Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at AdventHealth Orlando

General Summary:

The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or PA-C, under the supervision of Physicians is responsible for:

• Providing care for NICU and newborn patients within the scope of licensure and within the supervising physician's scope of practice.

• Evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, order and interpret labs, x-rays and other diagnostic studies per specialty guidelines and under the guidance of the Neonatologist

• Perform procedures such as intubation, lumbar puncture, umbilical lines, PICC lines and chest tube placement, and circumcisions.

• Communicate effectively with parents, other specialists and among NICU team members.

• Providing education and support to patients families

• Dispensing medications under collaborative agreement with a supervising physician

Required Education and Experience:

• Masters degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant studies with Neonatal Certification (required)

• 1-2 years of experience in the NICU as an RN (highly preferred)

• 1-2 years of experience in the NICU as a Neonatal APRN or Neonatal PA-C (preferred but not required)

Required Licensure and Certification:

• Must hold a valid Florida APRN or PA-C License with Neonatal certification

• Certification through ANCC, or other nationally recognized certifying body

• NRP certification